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Natio

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Rating
Some praise, no criticism

Skincare and cosmetics

Founded in Melbourne, Australia in 1993 by Max and Vivienne Ross. Products are manufactured in Australia by Ross Cosmetics, an Australian owned company which was set up by Max's grandfather.

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Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Natio Pty Ltd
Environment 5/5 for packaging performance
This company received the highest packaging performance level of 5 (Beyond Best Practice) in its 2022 APCO Annual Report. Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. Each year, APCO Members are required to submit an APCO Annual Report and Action Plan, which includes an overall performance level from 1 (Getting Started) to 5 (Beyond Best Practice).
Source: APCO (2022)
Animals Cruelty-free accredited company
Brands owned by this company appear on the Choose Cruelty Free List, signifying there is no animal testing anywhere in their supply chain. In 2021 Choose Cruelty Free (CCF) merged with Cruelty Free International. Brands currently approved by CCF will transition to Leaping Bunny approval.
Source: Cruelty Free International (2021)
Social Underpaying workers
In 2012 Natio's manufacturer, Ross Cosmetics, was locked in a dispute with its workers over wages. Around 60 workers went on strike, demanding a 3.5% pay rise over the following year.
Source: The Guardian (2012)
Business Ethics Sustainability claims
On its website this company claims that its products are free from microbeads and nanoparticles. Natio products are cruelty-free, mostly vegan and about 90% are made in Australia.
Source: company website (2020)

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Company Details

Type Family-owned private company

Contact Details

Address 110 Dougharty Rd, Heidelberg West, VIC, 3081, Australia
Phone 03 9415 9911
Email info@natio.com
Website www.natio.com.au

Products / Brands

Natio
Natio Cosmetics
Natio Skin Care


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